A Nigerian nursing college's attempt to punish a student for viral anti-government chants has backfired, exposing the rising unpopularity of President Bola Tinubu's administration amid worsening economic conditions that are hitting students and poor Nigerians hardest. The Viral Protest That Embarrassed the Government During First Lady Remi Tinubu's visit to Delta College of Nursing Sciences on March 25, students defiantly rejected a ceremonial song proclaiming her as their "mother." A lead singer began: "Na our mama be dis-oo, we no get anoda one" (This is our mother, we have no other). But instead of echoing the praise, the students chanted…

In an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Special Report, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk and his team pulled back the curtain on their mission to slash federal waste—revealing shocking examples of mismanagement, including a nearly $1 billion government survey that could have instead provided free homes for 4,000 homeless veterans. Musk, alongside DOGE members Steve Davis, Joe Gebbia, Aram Moghaddassi, Brad Smith, Anthony Armstrong, Tom Krause, and Tyler Hassen, detailed their aggressive cost-cutting efforts, which have already saved taxpayers $130 billion — roughly $807.45 per taxpayer — since the department’s launch. "The government is not efficient, and…

The Federal Government of Nigeria raised N1.94 trillion from bond investors in the first quarter of 2025, according to an analysis of Debt Management Office (DMO) auction results. This amount was significantly lower than the N2.52 trillion raised in the same period last year, reflecting a more measured borrowing approach. The government initially planned to offer N1.10 trillion in bonds but ultimately allotted N1.94 trillion due to strong investor demand. Total subscriptions reached N2.83 trillion, with more than 70 percent of bids accepted. Monthly Breakdown: - January 2025: Offered N450 billion, with bids totaling N669.94 billion - February 2025: Offered…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a two-year exemption from import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for critical raw materials used in pharmaceutical production, as part of a presidential initiative to boost local healthcare manufacturing. Key Details of the Exemption The tariff relief, authorized by President Bola Tinubu and implemented through the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, covers: - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - Excipients - Packaging materials - Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets - Rapid Diagnostic Kits - Reagents Eligibility Criteria The exemption is specifically targeted at: - Manufacturers recognized by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare -…